106565: Is it permissible for the muhrim to drink coffee that contains saffron?

Is it permissible for the muhrim to drink coffee that contains saffron?.

Published Date: 2009-11-04

Praise be to Allaah.

If the smell of saffron remains, it is not permissible for the muhrim to use it, because saffron is a kind of perfume. But if the smell has disappeared as a result of cooking, then there is nothing wrong with it. End quote.